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Epilepsy Foundation Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire & Maine

Support Groups

The Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island provides adults, ages 18 and over, and teens, ages 15 - 19, living with epilepsy an opportunity to share common experiences through a supportive group environment.  We also provide families the opportunity to share common experiences, network and support one another through Parent and Family Support Network (PFSN) Group gatherings.  We continue to strive to establish support and information groups throughout our region. 

If you have questions regarding support groups or are interested in attending or starting a support group please contact Susan Welby at support@efmri.org or
call 617-506-6041 x 19

 

Cape Cod Area Support Group
Hyannis, MA
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Second Monday of the month

Cape Cod Area Support Group

Next meeting: Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 meeting location:
Cape Cod Hospital Mugar  Building, Bayview St. front entrance, first floor, Cummaquiddick meeting room
Facilitator: Mark Simonitsch

6:00 - 8:00pm

Contact us for more information: 617.506.6041ext.19 or support@efmri.org.

Young Adult Social/Support Group
Boston, MA
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Second Saturday of the month

Young Adult Support/Social Group

Open to young adults ages 18 - 25 years.

Next meetings: Saturday, January 9th and February 13th 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. will be held at:

EFMRI Office
540 Gallivan Blvd
2nd floor
Dorchester, MA 02124

For more information call 617-506-6041 or email us at support@efmri.org.

Boston Adult Support Group
Boston, MA
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fourth Tuesday of the month

Boston Adult Support Group

St. Paul's Cathedral 138 Tremont Street, Boston in the Lawrence Room on the 1st floor.

Next meeting: Tuesday, January 26,      2010 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Facilitator: Marie Hennessy

For more information about attending this meeting: support@efmri.org or call 617.506.6041ext.19.

Rhode Island Support Group for Adults
Providence, RI
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 1 - Friday, September 10, 2010

Rhode Island Support Group for Adults with Epilepsy.

Meetings held various days and dates-check back often for up to date information

Next Meetings: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
6:30-8:00p.m.
Rhode Island Hospital Room PDR123 (enter through RI Hosp main entrance, follow signs to cafeteria. You may also check at the front info desk for directions)

593 Eddy St
Providence RI 02903
Facilitator: Christina Vilardi

Please contact us: 617.506.6041ext19 or support@efmri.org for more information.

Post Surgery Support Group
Boston, MA
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Second Wednesday of the month

Epilepsy Post Surgery Group

New day for meetings: Wednesday, Wednesday March 10, 2010 at 6 p.m.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

(BIDMC) E-Shapiro Room 247

Boston, MA

Facilitator: Lorrie Levine

6:00 - 7:30 pm

For information about attending this group call 617.506.6041,ext.19 or e-mail: support@efmri.org

 

 

Peace Dale, RI: My Epilepsy
Peace Dale, RI
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Second Tuesday of the month

Discovering M.E. "My Epilepsy" Family Support Group

Meetings are the second Tuesday. of every month from 6 - 8:00 pm.

Next meeting: January 12, 2010

Peace Dale Elementary School
109 Kersey Road, 
Peace Dale, RI 02879
6:00-8:00pm

Discovering "My Epilepsy" is a support group for children, teens and their families. Their mission is to help each other understand all of the many life changes associated with Epilepsy.  Their goals are to partner positive teen role models with younger children, to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment, nurture new friendships, and create a support network for the siblings and parents of those with Epilepsy.  The children will learn about themselves and their diagnosis through creative activities in a small group setting for all ages.

This group is supported by The Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation. 
www.mattyfund.org
www.discovering-me.com

Group Facilitator: Stacie Zamperini, M.Ed.
Registration required: contact Stacie at 401-782-8893 or mszamp@cox.net

South Shore Parent & Family Support Network Group
Plymouth, MA
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fourth Tuesday of the month

South Shore PFSN Group

The meetings are held every fourth Tuesday.

Next meeting: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Panera Bread
138 Colony Place Rd
(Colony Place Shopping Plaza)
Plymouth, MA
Facilitator: Bobbi Sue Egan
7:00 -  9:00pm.

For more information about attending this group contact support@efmri.org or call 617-506-6041 ext.19

North Shore Parent & Family Support Network Group
Danvers, MA
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Second Wednesday of the month

North Shore PFSN

The meetings are the second Wednesday of the month.

Next meetings: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Suite 2A - Sensory Learning Center, 
(Enter through Door #8)
85 Constitution Lane
Danvers
Facilitators: Gail Biancucci and Donna Rich

Directions:
It is behind the Marriott Courtyard located at Liberty Tree Mall.  It is in the back area, behind the mall, also near the new Home Depot, if you know the Liberty Tree Mall.  Drive in the one way entrance and go all the way around to enter the building through #8 on the doorway.  Go up the stairs and it is the first door on the left.  

For more information about attending this group contact support@efmri.org 617-506-6041 ext. 19.

Southwest of Boston Parent & Family Support Network Group
Medfield, MA
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
First Tuesday of the month

Southwest of Boston PFSN  Group

The meetings are held the first Tuesday  of every month from 7:30 - 9:00 pm.

Next meeting: Tuesday, January 5, 2010

DUE TO A LIBRARY SCHEDULE CONFLICT: MEETING LOCATION CHANGED FOR THIS MONTH ONLY!

Starbucks on Rte. 109 in Medway for the January 5th meeting only.

THIS GROUP DOES NOT MEET IN JULY AND AUGUST.

Medfield Town Library
468 Main St. (Rte. 109)
Medfield, MA

Facilitators: Michelle Gaudet and Christi Barney

For information about attending this group: support@efmri.org or call 617.506.6041ext.19

North of Boston Parent & Family Support Network Group
Melrose, MA
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fourth Monday of the month

North of Boston Support Group.

The meetings are held every fourth Monday from 6:30 - 8 pm.

No meetings in July and August

Next meeting is Monday, January 25, 2010

Call Susan Welby for more information. 617-506-6041ext.19.

This is a group for adults living with epilepsy and their family members who are looking for an opportunity to socialize, discuss the impact epilepsy has on their lives and share strategies for living well with epilepsy.

Melrose Public Library 
Meeting Room
69 West Emerson St.
Melrose, MA
Facilitator: Susan Welby

 For more information about attending this group contact support@efmri.org

Rhode Island Parent & Family Support Network Group
Vary, RI
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, March 21 - Monday, March 21, 2011

Rhode Island PFSN

Monthly, alternating day and evening meetings.  Location and Date vary month to month.
Facilitator: Emma Catanzaro

 

For more information please contact us at 617-506-6041